Orsellinic acid

• CAT Number: R061530
• CAS Number: 480-64-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 168.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,4-dihydroxy-6-methylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-4-2-5(9)3-6(10)7(4)8(11)12/h2-3,9-10H,1H3,(H,11,12)
• InChIKey: AMKYESDOVDKZKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=CC(=C1C(=O)O)O)O

Orsellinic acid（Cat No.:R061530）is a naturally occurring phenolic compound with the molecular formula C8H8O4. Structurally, it consists of a benzene ring substituted with two hydroxyl groups, a carboxylic acid, and a methyl group, making it a simple polyketide-derived aromatic acid. It is commonly found in lichens and fungi as a biosynthetic precursor to more complex natural products such as depsides and depsidones. Orsellinic acid exhibits antimicrobial and antioxidant properties and serves as a valuable intermediate in medicinal chemistry and natural product synthesis. Its structure supports further derivatization for pharmaceutical and biochemical research applications.